Isaiah 40:13-14 “Who has directed the Spirit of the Lord, or as His counselor has informed Him? With whom did He consult and who gave Him understanding? And who taught Him in the path of justice and taught Him knowledge and informed Him of the way of understanding?”

Knowing where to find answers is a crucial ability. Some may have encyclopedic knowledge, but there is no way one person can recall all information about every topic. However, when that person has the ability to search the appropriate source, they are well on their way to success.

A huge part of my job is answering the phone. Throughout the day I answer questions or direct callers to someone who can give them the information they need. Many times I say, “Hold on, while I check on that.” I then make another phone call or search our files for the appropriate response. Hopefully, I can satisfy the customer’s inquiry.

I wish I had all correct answers stored away in my brain, but there is only one person of Whom that is true. The Lord God has infinite wisdom and knowledge. There is no one who compares to Him. When we call on Him in prayer He never has to say, “Hold on while I check on that.”

No one has ever directed Him in what He should do, and no one has ever given Him counsel. His understanding is unfathomable. His justice is perfect. He is so large that he has measured the waters of the earth in the hollow of His hands and marked off the heavens with His fingertips. He knows the correct number of all the dust particles on the face of the globe. He tabulates the weight of each mountain and hill in His mind. He has personal knowledge of every individual who ever was from every tribe and nation that ever existed. And he knows every star in every galaxy of the night sky by name.

So why do we fret and worry when we don’t have all the answers? The important thing is that we know where to go to find what we need. So call on the Lord when you have questions. He will not say, “Hold on while I check on that.” He is One with all the answers.

Psalm 1:3 “He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers.”

Ohio springs often bring strong winds. Living here for the past twenty-one years has given me several opportunities to experience the devastation that these powerful gusts can create. It was only a year ago about this time that a tornado ripped through our community, yanking trees out of the ground like dandelions, demolishing barns into a mess of mangled metal, and flattening farmhouses that had been long-time landmarks of productive rural life. One misplaced strong wind and a whole life-time of memories were instantly gone.

The winds of life don’t come only in the spring. The dangers of being blown into a sinful path are always a real possibility, and our natural inclination to do wrong and suffer the consequences is just one bad decision away. A single misplaced word or action can be the cause of a ruined testimony, a crumbled relationship, or a missed opportunity.

Yet there is a way to protect ourselves. Psalm 1 says, “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers.” When dealing with life we need to get out of the path of the storm. Don’t listen to counsel from those who do not understand or care about God’s word. Their worldly wisdom will be contrary to what God desires and will only cause grief.

Instead delight in the the law of the Lord. Think about it day and night. For His testimonies are perfect, restoring the soul. His precepts make the simple person wise and enlighten the eyes to the truth. His commandments warn of impending danger. They keep His followers blameless and protect them from being ruled by their sinful nature that produces death (Psalm 19).

Those who take these precautions will not be blown away with the storm. They will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water. Their roots will grow deep into the rich soil where they will be supported and anchored against life’s strong winds. They will have the nourishment needed to produce beautiful leaves and bountiful fruit even in the midst of violent weather. And they can have the assurance that, though the wicked will be swept away when the judgment day comes, their way will be known to the Lord and they will prosper.

It’s spring in Ohio! Batten down the hatches and get ready for some wind. But more importantly grow your life roots deep into God and His word. Then when the daily storms come, you will be anchored deep in Him.

Psalm 147:5 “Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; His understanding is beyond measure.”

I love to read and learn. The funny thing is that the more I learn the more I realize I don’t know. The knowledge that I gain only draws me to the vast difference between humankind and God. Though some may have an expertise in a certain subject and someone else in another, the Lord’s knowledge and wisdom is limitless in all areas.

God is a master at understanding the human heart. After all, He made us. He sees into the deepest recesses of each person’s being and discerns the broken places caused by sin & circumstances, hopelessness & despair. When we cannot even understand ourselves, He does. Not only does He understand all things, but He has abundant power to help. Nothing is beyond His comprehension or out of His ability to intervene.

Stepping out of the human realm, the Lord has complete understanding of the earth and the universe. Last week we sat in the planetarium at the Creation Museum. As I tried to comprehend all of the constellations and galaxies in our universe, my mind was blown away by the immenseness of the creation. The Milky Way Galaxy alone has over 200 billion stars and that is only a drop in the bucket of the universe’s stars. Yet the Lord who formed all of these determines the number of the stars and gives each of them a name.

Our God has worked each detail of His handiwork to fit together to sustain life. He covers the heavens with clouds from which rain falls. The rain waters the earth and causes grass to grow. The grass feeds the cattle on the hillside which in turn feeds and strengthens our bodies.

All of these wonderful things God has made, understands, and holds together with His power. Yet He takes pleasure in each soul who fears Him and hopes in His steadfast love. This is the great God in Whom we put our trust.

So keep reading and learning, but don’t worry when there is something you don’t completely understand. Revel in the fact that our great God has understanding and power beyond measure. Bring everything to Him in prayer and then rest in His perfect knowledge and might.

1 Corinthians 1:25a. “For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom…”

Today we spend much time and money gaining knowledge. The cost of a college education is extremely high but very important to have. In this day and age it is often expected to go on with your education and get a Master’s degree and even a Doctorate. Even after finishing school and getting a job we are required to take continuing education classes so we can keep current in our field and expertise. Over the years I have learned to enjoy gaining more and more information. There is never an end to what you can learn.

Wisdom is different than knowledge. It is the understanding of what is true and right and the ability to act upon it. Our world has its own brand of wisdom but it is very different from God’s wisdom.

The human mind is so far below God’s mind that there are many things that we cannot comprehend. Scientists have discovered a tremendous amount of information about the creation but there is always something more beyond what they already know. And yet many in the world boast that they know all things and if they don’t understand it then it is not true. They then base all of their actions on what they think they know.

God tells us in the Bible that the only way to get to heaven is through faith in Jesus Christ’s death on the cross and resurrection from the dead. To the world this seems crazy because they can’t comprehend someone rising from the dead. Instead of believing God they reject this wisdom as untrue and try to figure out their own way – thus their wisdom has become foolishness.

When I was a new teacher I had to help with a track and field event. I was hand-timing a race and was told to start my stopwatch when I saw the smoke of the gun. I didn’t understand why they were telling me this and it seemed wrong to me so I started it when I heard the gun shot. I kept getting the time wrong because I didn’t listen to those who understood the scientific fact that sound is delayed in the air. My false understanding caused me to have wrong action and mess up the timing of the race. In the same way those of the world who are relying on their own wisdom will never come to know God.

Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Why don’t we just admit that our greatest wisdom is nothing when compared to the One who made all things for God has chosen the foolish things of this world to shame the wise, and the weak things of the world to shame the things that are strong.”

For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom… If you just have to boast then boast in the Lord!